Allan,
I just start with the eye portion of a mature peacock tail feather. I cannot say I have found it very difficult to get well marked quills.
Cheers.
Hans W
Type: Posts; User: Hans Weilenmann
Allan,
I just start with the eye portion of a mature peacock tail feather. I cannot say I have found it very difficult to get well marked quills.
Cheers.
Hans W
*chuckle* getting hold of these Dylon dyes is not that hard
Allan,
The dyed quills, a couple of colors, were a present from a friend. The dye used is Dylon fabric dye.
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mutkhQCJNw6X0lDg5ICDA8Q.jpg
Cheers,
Hans W
http://www.danica.com/flytier/hweilenmann/grouse_quill.jpg
Grouse & Quill
Hook: Kamasan B175 #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Grouse
Body: Peacock quill, dyed olive - coated with...